Legal Executive jobs in Malaysia

**Job Title:** In-House Counsel (Medico-Legal)

We are seeking a highly skilled In-House Counsel with expertise in medico-legal matters to join our team at {company}. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the organization's compliance with regulatory standards and protecting its interests.

• Develop, implement, and maintain medico-legal policies that align with regulatory requirements, including the Private Healthcare Services and Facilities Act in Malaysia.
• Oversee risk governance by collaborating with Heads of Departments (HODs) on risk management and compliance initiatives to mitigate potential risks.
• Provide comprehensive legal advisory and drafting support for business development and expansion projects, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards.
• Draft, negotiate, and finalize agreements for commercial transactions, taking into account medico-legal implications.
• Offer legal representation, advice, and opinions to monitor and resolve disputes potentially leading to litigation, ensuring the organization's interests are protected.
• Review reports and correspondence with regulatory authorities to safeguard the organization's and its doctors' interests.
• Coordinate with local external legal counsel to ensure effective protection of organizational and doctors' interests.
• Collaborate with Medical Affairs and Medico-legal teams across entities to ensure a consistent approach to medico-legal matters.

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB).
• At least 3-5 years' experience in in-house legal counsel roles, specializing in medico-legal relevant working experience or general litigation experience.
• Expertise in drafting complex commercial contracts with the capability to provide thorough commercial legal advice to business units internationally.
• Fluent in business English, with the ability to efficiently draft and mediate to resolve legal disputes.
• Able to clearly and concisely explain legal situations to business persons and non-lawyers.

**Estimated Salary:** RM120,000 - RM180,000 per annum.